The Boxing data and analytics company CompuBox has agreed a partnership with Combat IQ, a tech organization providing AI-driven insights for combat sports.
The new pairing hope to “redefine the landscape of boxing analytics”.
“Partnering with CompuBox, which has been the pinnacle of boxing data for the last 40 years, is a tremendous honor for Combat IQ,” said Tim Malik, the chief executive of Combat IQ. “We’re thrilled to join forces with CompuBox to drive another four decades of innovation, success, and entertainment for rights holders and fans around the world.
"This collaboration unites the most experienced team in combat sports data with the most forward-thinking innovators in the industry, paving the way for unprecedented possibilities. Together, we aim to deliver breakthroughs on par with the NFL, NBA, and NHL, further elevating boxing’s stature in the realm of sports entertainment.”
The respective businesses are not merging, via Combat IQ adding “real-time data generation and AI capabilities”.
The CompuBox founder Bob Canobbio said: “Combining the most accurate AI data from Combat IQ with the 40-year experience, reliability, and database of boxing data from CompuBox will provide a much-needed boost in data technology to the sport of boxing. We look forward to offering this new service to our existing clients and any new ventures to come.”